AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoEdo Governance: Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo told APC leaders that appointing 4,000 Special Assistants is “not an issue,” saying the party’s victory is collective and governance will keep flowing to the grassroots. Security in Edo: Nigerian Army troops in Benin City, working with police, neutralised a kidnapper and rescued a farmer abducted in Ubiaja after ransom negotiations, recovering the intended N1.5m. Regional Mobility: Chad announced visa-free entry for all African citizens from January 1, 2027, joining Benin and other countries easing travel across the continent. Education & Exams: Stakeholders in Kogi, Nasarawa and Niger said planned CBT adoption could curb “miracle centre” malpractice, but warned it won’t fix poor learning conditions alone. Youth & NYSC: NANS proposed ₦200 annual dues, with possible proof-of-payment tied to NYSC mobilisation for camp clearance. Culture & Heritage: Ivory Coast’s sacred “talking drum” looted in 1916 returned home for the first time, with a public ceremony in Abidjan and Adjame. Climate Pressure: A new report highlights how extreme weather is intensifying across Africa, worsening hunger and water stress.
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